The missed-call problem

How to stop missing calls while you're on a job

The short answer
You have four options: answer everything yourself (and lose the job you're on), voicemail (most callers hang up and ring a competitor), a human answering service (typically £40–£100+/month to take messages), or an AI receptionist that answers instantly, books the work in, and puts urgent calls through to you, from £20 a month. Divert your existing number to it after a few rings and you never miss another call without ever taking your hands off the job.

Why voicemail loses you work

Industry studies consistently find the majority of callers to small businesses won't leave a voicemail, they just call the next result on Google. The plumber who answers gets the burst pipe. Voicemail doesn't cost £0; it costs whatever the next caller was worth.

The divert-when-busy setup (keeps your number)

You keep giving out your normal number. On your mobile, set a "divert when unanswered" to your assistant's number, it takes 30 seconds with a dial code. Ring three times in your pocket, then the assistant picks up. Calls you can take, you take; calls you can't, get answered anyway.

What On The Blower costs

£20/mo45 answered minutes, then 30p
£30/mo150 answered minutes, then 25p
£70/mo400 answered minutes, then 20p

No setup fee, no contract, and it is free to build and ring before you pay. Every plan includes a local number.

Quick questions

Do I need a new number?

No. Keep yours on the van and website; divert to the assistant only when you can't answer.

How fast can I set this up?

Build and test the assistant free today in your browser; a real number goes live within minutes of you going live.

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